When New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning left the MetLife Stadium field on Sunday evening and ran into the emotional embrace of his family as thunderous applause reigned down from above him, it all just felt right.

Manning won’t be gifted the magical goodbye of a Super Bowl title like he very much deserves, but perhaps win No. 3 on the season in Week 15 at home could turn out to be the next best thing.

That may sound crazy for a surefire Hall of Famer who has been a part of so many substantially large moments, but allow us to explain…

Second half comeback…

Manning made a mark in NFL history books by making a habit of bringing his team back from the brink of defeat. And if Sunday turns out to be the final game he ever plays, could it be more fitting that he did it again?

The Giants trailed 10-7 at halftime before Eli helped the team rip off 29 second half points in order to secure their first win since Week 4.

No, it wasn’t a game-winning drive or another fourth quarter comeback, but it was one last late rally for Eli — one more feather for his cap.